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how should president obama withach relationshi pakistan? >> you have to take a look at the relationship with pakistan in the war of terror and put it in the context of them having a nuclear weapon. we don't want pakistan to fall off the path that is the right path. we want to work very carefully with them so that they don't tip to the point where their government will fall into the control of the islamist extremists that would have access to a nuclear weapon. can we depend on them all the time? probably not. we have to use prudence and be careful. but we want them on our side and we cannot afford to have them be an enemy in this process. >> what you were working with president bush, the vice president was dick cheney. he has been speaking to the media in the past 24 hours a, suggesting a valuable information was gained in the raid from people at guantanamo bay. do you think the killing of osama bin laden justifies what happens there? >> i don't know the source of information that led to a osama bin laden opposing the whereabouts. i suspect
how should president obama withach relationshi pakistan? >> you have to take a look at the relationship with pakistan in the war of terror and put it in the context of them having a nuclear weapon. we don't want pakistan to fall off the path that is the right path. we want to work very carefully with them so that they don't tip to the point where their government will fall into the control of the islamist extremists that would have access to a nuclear weapon. can we depend on them all the...
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special forces in pakistan. president obama calls it the most significant achievement in america's effort to defeat al qaeda. >> the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. >> welcome to a special edition of "g.m.t.," devoted to the news that osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, the man who ordered the 9/11 attacks, is dead. i'm stephen sackur with all the latest news and reaction from pakistan, the u.s., and around the world. u.s. officials say osama bin laden's body has already been removed and buried at sea. >> u.s.a.! u.s.a.! >> americans celebrate the death of the world's most notorious terrorist, though president obama warns the al qaeda threat is not over. it's midday here in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, and 4:00 p.m. in pakistan, where the world's most wanted man has been killed. after the 9/11 attacks, george w. bush pledged osama bin laden wou
special forces in pakistan. president obama calls it the most significant achievement in america's effort to defeat al qaeda. >> the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. >> welcome to a special edition of "g.m.t.," devoted to the news that osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, the man who ordered the 9/11 attacks,...
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there are tens of thousands of militants in pakistan for whom bin laden was a hero. they say today's bombing is just the start. bbc news, islamabad. >> let's look get some other stories making headlines around the world. the spanish prime minister and crown prince have attended the funerals of some of the nine victims of the earthquake that hit the promise of murcia on wednesday. thousands of buildings in the town of lorca have been damaged or destroyed, including the churches. the service took place in a makeshift hangar. many residents have had to leave the town or they are staying with friends and family. the prime minister promised the government will help in rebuilding lorca. >> this earthquake has hit hard and has been strong and made a huge impact, country is even stronger. our will and solidarity and our commitment to rebuild is stronger. it is that unity that i am here to express all links to the locals and the regional authorities. >> the prime minister right there. let's go back to our main story, which was the devastating bomb attack in pakistan. my colle
there are tens of thousands of militants in pakistan for whom bin laden was a hero. they say today's bombing is just the start. bbc news, islamabad. >> let's look get some other stories making headlines around the world. the spanish prime minister and crown prince have attended the funerals of some of the nine victims of the earthquake that hit the promise of murcia on wednesday. thousands of buildings in the town of lorca have been damaged or destroyed, including the churches. the...
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a suicide bomber has killed at least 31 people in northwest pakistan to india and pakistan have agreed to resume peace talks that were broken off after the 2008 mumbai attacks. time now for the business news. >> we are talking about interest rates. we've had the same rate since march of 2009, george. that's an awful long time. and the last few minutes, the bank of england has left interest rates on a cold at the record low of .5%. the british central bank also left in place its policy of quantitative easing. let's get more. the senior foreign exchange analyst at hsbc joins us. paul, welcome to the program. given the last reading that showed the rather sharp contraction in our economy -- the bank of england did not dare touch interest rates today, right? with the hour >> the outcome was expected. obviously, inflation is very high, but it's very much outside of the bank of england's control. as you mentioned, the growth story is not as strong as people think. that also raises the idea that the justification for raising interest rates is not so compelling. >> let's look at inflation. you
a suicide bomber has killed at least 31 people in northwest pakistan to india and pakistan have agreed to resume peace talks that were broken off after the 2008 mumbai attacks. time now for the business news. >> we are talking about interest rates. we've had the same rate since march of 2009, george. that's an awful long time. and the last few minutes, the bank of england has left interest rates on a cold at the record low of .5%. the british central bank also left in place its policy of...
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pakistan is released done by the suggestions of the cia that it could not let its allies in pakistan intelligence know anything in advance about the planned raid on an osama bin laden. it is clear that the reformation would leak out and reach the intended target. in the words of the foreign secretary in share, pakistan is played a pivotal role in the global effort against extremism and its cooperation with united states over the years has been extensive. this report from my colleague in islamabad. >> pakistan security personnel stand guard around the compound were osama bin laden lives. washington says it did not give islam a bad any advance warning that the operation was about to again -- about to begin, for. that deadline would be averted. the dismissed these claims. to get the fact is that this particular occasion, it was pointed out by our intelligence question time ago to the u.s. intelligence, and they have the more sophisticated group to evaluate and assess. but it is a fact that most of these things that have happened in terms of success in what is called the global anti- ter
pakistan is released done by the suggestions of the cia that it could not let its allies in pakistan intelligence know anything in advance about the planned raid on an osama bin laden. it is clear that the reformation would leak out and reach the intended target. in the words of the foreign secretary in share, pakistan is played a pivotal role in the global effort against extremism and its cooperation with united states over the years has been extensive. this report from my colleague in...
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governments will both have large aid budgets and pakistan and counted as an ally. bbc news. >> a reminder of our top story -- the german chancellor angela merkel has said concrete solutions to the eurozone debt crisis are needed and past mistakes must be tackled so it does not develop further. she also spoke to the need of a fire wall to prevent the contagion of greek that sport -- spreading to other countries. she has been to the bundestag for a key vote and she is now heading to brussels for another summit on the future of europe. that is at the moment. stay with us on bbc world news. plenty more is still to come. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. union bank. and shell. >> this is kim - about to feel one of his favorite sensations. at shell, we're developing more efficient fuels in countries like malaysia that can help us get the most from our energy resources. let's use energy more efficiently. let's go. >> union bank has put its
governments will both have large aid budgets and pakistan and counted as an ally. bbc news. >> a reminder of our top story -- the german chancellor angela merkel has said concrete solutions to the eurozone debt crisis are needed and past mistakes must be tackled so it does not develop further. she also spoke to the need of a fire wall to prevent the contagion of greek that sport -- spreading to other countries. she has been to the bundestag for a key vote and she is now heading to...
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today and the capital, pakistan's foreign secretary downplayed the tension, but said pakistan is determined to uphold its sovereignty. >> welcome to gmt. i am naga munchetty with a world of news and opinion. also in the program, and joy and relief for more than 1000 refugees as they escaped by ship from the besieged libyan town of misrata. we speak to the activists working with women in what is called the rape capital of the world. >> is now noon in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington, and 4:00 in islamabad. in a country where the senior military political figures are still coming to terms with a controversial and covert raid three days ago that killed osama bin laden. it was a raid that was conducted, reportedly, without pakistani involvement or even knowledge. that has caused growing strains in this crucial relationship between islamabad and washington. a short time ago in the capital, the foreign secretary has tried to play down the tension, emphasizing that the two countries have to work together. he said he hopes that the covert raid would not have been again. more than three days on, a lo
today and the capital, pakistan's foreign secretary downplayed the tension, but said pakistan is determined to uphold its sovereignty. >> welcome to gmt. i am naga munchetty with a world of news and opinion. also in the program, and joy and relief for more than 1000 refugees as they escaped by ship from the besieged libyan town of misrata. we speak to the activists working with women in what is called the rape capital of the world. >> is now noon in london, 7:00 a.m. in washington,...
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who objected to a documentary broadcast called "secret pakistan." the prime minister says that his government supports free media and that he has pledged to look into that? -- into that ban. in afghanistan, the taliban remains strong. in october, british troops withdrew from the marines by a quarter of their numbers. their mission is to protect a road against insurgents. caroline went out with them and sent this report. >> this checkpoint translates as -- the last village. it feels very far from anywhere. this remains hostile territory, where the taliban is still very much in evidence . on the building that you can see over there, probably the closest taliban firing point. soldiers have been fired upon while guarding the checkpoint, but also while out on patrol. to the soldiers here, they feel vulnerable. most of them in a 20's. >> we feel protected in the vehicles. on foot, slightly more dangerous. >> some have had a miraculous escapes, but several in this unit have been seriously injured in firefights and by roadside bombs. >> i have got a wife an
who objected to a documentary broadcast called "secret pakistan." the prime minister says that his government supports free media and that he has pledged to look into that? -- into that ban. in afghanistan, the taliban remains strong. in october, british troops withdrew from the marines by a quarter of their numbers. their mission is to protect a road against insurgents. caroline went out with them and sent this report. >> this checkpoint translates as -- the last village. it...
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pakistan is a victim. we have the courage, we have the resolve to fight. and we will keep on fighting. >> after nearly 12 hours, the siege at the naval air base was finally brought to an end. the cost has been the loss of life and of military hardware. but also further damage to the reputation of the security services here guarding what was supposed to be one of pakistan's most secure compounds. if these terrorists can enter the naval area, how can we feel secure in karachi, says this man. we are tired of insecurity and the terrorism. you can see how much security there is around this place, another man says. no ordinary person can get inside. how did these people get in? it means our security is incompetent. one naval source said the attackers were drafted millet -- dressed in military uniform. there has been speculation how much inside information and thus have had. in spite of the claims from the pakistani authorities that militants he has been contained, pakistanis has had a reminder that they are still not safe. >> alim joins us live from is, bob. you
pakistan is a victim. we have the courage, we have the resolve to fight. and we will keep on fighting. >> after nearly 12 hours, the siege at the naval air base was finally brought to an end. the cost has been the loss of life and of military hardware. but also further damage to the reputation of the security services here guarding what was supposed to be one of pakistan's most secure compounds. if these terrorists can enter the naval area, how can we feel secure in karachi, says this...
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i have never seen so much anti- americanism and pakistan now. if they were our allies, we should be friends. because people feel, the majority feel that we are being used in someone else's war and we are being destroyed by it. >> there are now thought to be tens of thousands of militants in this country. cooperation between the u.s. and pakistan is just one thing that is being reassessed as both countries scramble around for fresh ideas on how to end the problems. bbc news, in pakistan. >> when we came on air just a little while ago, it was all series today. but i think we can see the two men are actually taking some time to relax. this is a barbecue that is being held in the garden of downing street. there you can see david cameron and president obama of serving. this is a barbecue for veterans, both american and british veterans, in downing street. actually, the barbecue is hosted by the wives -- and you can save the president serving up -- very american. i am not sure what the british side provided. there you go. a barbecue in downing street.
i have never seen so much anti- americanism and pakistan now. if they were our allies, we should be friends. because people feel, the majority feel that we are being used in someone else's war and we are being destroyed by it. >> there are now thought to be tens of thousands of militants in this country. cooperation between the u.s. and pakistan is just one thing that is being reassessed as both countries scramble around for fresh ideas on how to end the problems. bbc news, in pakistan....
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it was a sign of pakistan's rapidly deteriorating security climate. this is not far away from the stadium where 12 bodman ambushed -- 12 gunmen ambushed the sri lankan team. it shocked pakistan and the cricketing world and it brought an end to international teams visiting the country. it is a place where cricket is played by millions, whenever they get the chance. >> there are so many frustrations and problems for pakistanis. cricket is one of our fruit sources of entertainment the situation -- is one of our fuel source of t -- few sources of entertainment. the situation is so bad. >> players have been found guilty of cheating and been given at length the playing -- lengthy playing bans. >> there is a positive side of it. young players know exactly what can happen to them. that is the positive side of that as well. >> cricket will continue, but there are a few fans here who can see the bright side. the game has become so important for the morale of this nation, continuing to go through its most difficult times. >> that is just about it for this editio
it was a sign of pakistan's rapidly deteriorating security climate. this is not far away from the stadium where 12 bodman ambushed -- 12 gunmen ambushed the sri lankan team. it shocked pakistan and the cricketing world and it brought an end to international teams visiting the country. it is a place where cricket is played by millions, whenever they get the chance. >> there are so many frustrations and problems for pakistanis. cricket is one of our fruit sources of entertainment the...
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.- pakistan relations. are pakistan correspondent takes a look back at 12 months in which these two supposed allies -- >> a turbulent year for pakistan-american relations got off to a bad start in january when a cia contractor shot dead two pakistanis at this very junction. there was a diplomatic row. he was taken back to the u.s., instead of facing trial here. that caused outrage across pakistan. fury was directed not only at the u.s., but at the pakistani government for what many saw as its subservient relationship with washington. it was a sentiment that would only intensify. drama soon followed. >> tonight, i can report to the american people and to the world, the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden. >> it was with a sense of shock that pakistan greeted the news that bin laden had been found, not in a remote area in the mountains, but in the pakistani town of abbotobad. many suspected pakistani collusion. >> this one incident some house sadly -- some how sadly brushed as
.- pakistan relations. are pakistan correspondent takes a look back at 12 months in which these two supposed allies -- >> a turbulent year for pakistan-american relations got off to a bad start in january when a cia contractor shot dead two pakistanis at this very junction. there was a diplomatic row. he was taken back to the u.s., instead of facing trial here. that caused outrage across pakistan. fury was directed not only at the u.s., but at the pakistani government for what many saw as...
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america and pakistan are not at loggerhead. both nations have accused -- have huge amounts at stake, but neither show signs of backing down. u.s. senator john kerry has been meeting pakistani leaders at an attempt at damage control. president obama insists that pakistan cannot but davis on trial because he has diplomatic immunity. >> if our diplomats are in other countries, they are not subject to that country's local prosecution. >> fears that davis will be freed haunt the family. they say, mohammed was a 17 per cent his young widow has already taken her own life. other relatives told us they are ready to do the same. >> if we see justice looking away, we will kill ourselves, one by one. first was my sister in law. we will all did the same if raymond davis is released. >> freeing davis could inflame the streets here. anti-american sentiment is already close to boiling point. islam a bad knows that u.s. aid could be tough. it may have little choice but to give way. >> stay with us. still to come, we will take you back to barcel
america and pakistan are not at loggerhead. both nations have accused -- have huge amounts at stake, but neither show signs of backing down. u.s. senator john kerry has been meeting pakistani leaders at an attempt at damage control. president obama insists that pakistan cannot but davis on trial because he has diplomatic immunity. >> if our diplomats are in other countries, they are not subject to that country's local prosecution. >> fears that davis will be freed haunt the family....
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also in pakistan, an amateur video showing young boys acting out a suicide attack has been published on youtube. the footage has been condemned by the un's children organization as well as children charities in pakistan. from islamabad, our correspondent reports. >> a young boy says -- his little playmates waiting in line. it's a chilling re-enactment of a suicide bombing. to the tune of a favorite taliban song, he sets off on his mission and lips his shirt to show the explosives. and then this. it was just stand tossed in the air, but the children living dead to show that the bombing was successful. all of this was carefully staged. it is disturbing and attracting plenty of attention on the internet. activists rights worry about the impact on other youngsters. he says this child's play has a very serious purpose. >> this message is quite clear. other children and other people should conceive them as a hero and to the same thing. >> this is a recruitment tool. >> exactly. this is a way to recruit children suicide bombers. >> here is some of their handiwork. an attack last october on
also in pakistan, an amateur video showing young boys acting out a suicide attack has been published on youtube. the footage has been condemned by the un's children organization as well as children charities in pakistan. from islamabad, our correspondent reports. >> a young boy says -- his little playmates waiting in line. it's a chilling re-enactment of a suicide bombing. to the tune of a favorite taliban song, he sets off on his mission and lips his shirt to show the explosives. and...
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border with pakistan is a pretty lawless place. the afghan border police have just seized tenniel's leaded- piece -- hashish. smugglers paid taxes to the taliban. that funds in the insurgency. u.s. and afghan forces have a difficult job here. their joint patrols often get attacked in this particular village. >> it is important to note that the people who set that bomb up, they put it indiscriminately so anybody going into that village could have read over that and killed innocent kids. >> the village elders says the taliban beats them and tell them to stay in their homes at night. but, he complains, u.s. forces still think they help the insurgents. we are scared of the taliban -- we are scared of you, he says. >> he says there are no bad people in this village but i beg to differ. the very they don't know -- but somebody is working with the taliban here. >> that is because people are afraid. in three or four days time when this operation is over, all of these forces will leave this area, and then the villagers know the taliban will
border with pakistan is a pretty lawless place. the afghan border police have just seized tenniel's leaded- piece -- hashish. smugglers paid taxes to the taliban. that funds in the insurgency. u.s. and afghan forces have a difficult job here. their joint patrols often get attacked in this particular village. >> it is important to note that the people who set that bomb up, they put it indiscriminately so anybody going into that village could have read over that and killed innocent kids....
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and in pakistan, have the lessons of the 2010 disaster have been learned? its midday in london, at 3:30 in afternoon in the afghan capital kabul, where least four people have been wounded in an ongoing coordinated attack by a taliban fighters. there have been several explosions and heavy gunfire in what is supposed to be a high security part of the six. rockets have been fired towards the u.s. embassy and the nato headquarters. -- a high security part of the city. quentin somerville, our correspondent, give us the latest. i know you have to take cover earlier in the day. >> one of the rockets did appear to be targeting the u.s. embassy, which is not far from where we are right now. 100 meters away. it hit a school bus with a great apnel.f fresnshr at least three suicide attackers are involved on the assault against the u.s. embassy and the international mission. firings have been going on throughout the afternoon. i just heard another couple gunshots very near where we are the moment. >> i am assuming that responsibility for dealing with this lies with the
and in pakistan, have the lessons of the 2010 disaster have been learned? its midday in london, at 3:30 in afternoon in the afghan capital kabul, where least four people have been wounded in an ongoing coordinated attack by a taliban fighters. there have been several explosions and heavy gunfire in what is supposed to be a high security part of the six. rockets have been fired towards the u.s. embassy and the nato headquarters. -- a high security part of the city. quentin somerville, our...
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"bbc news," pakistan. >> lovely. well, that's all for this edition of g.m.t. more on our top story, the famine. that's on our website and why somalia can't cope with a long drought and explain when mass starve vacation turns into a family in. how you can donate also, go to www.bbc.com/news. that's all we have time for on g.m.t. stay with us on "bbc news." there's plenty more to come. from myself and the team, have a very good day. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding was made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> union bank has put its global financial strength to work for a wide range of companies. what can we do for you? >> "bbc world news" was presented by kcet los presented by kcet los
"bbc news," pakistan. >> lovely. well, that's all for this edition of g.m.t. more on our top story, the famine. that's on our website and why somalia can't cope with a long drought and explain when mass starve vacation turns into a family in. how you can donate also, go to www.bbc.com/news. that's all we have time for on g.m.t. stay with us on "bbc news." there's plenty more to come. from myself and the team, have a very good day. >> make sense of international...
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we hope to go live to pakistan a little later in the program with more on that story. in yemen, protests are continuing and 10 people have been wounded in the southern city after security forces opened fire on protesters. this comes after a rally calling for the resignation of president salleh. they have said they will stay on the streets until the president steps down from office. indonesian prosecutors have dropped the most serious terror charges against the radical cleric, leaving him facing a possible life sentence, instead of death. he is said to be behind many suicide bombings. and a celebration of victory day today with a parade across the country to mark the 66th anniversary of the defeat of nazi germany. the largest replace took place in moscow. to thats go back parliamentary statement that will be made a little later today on monday by the pakistani prime minister about the operation that killed osama bin laden. from islamabad, -- pakistani prime minister yousuf raza gilani -- and lots of people want to hear what he has to say. >> yes, it is going to be the f
we hope to go live to pakistan a little later in the program with more on that story. in yemen, protests are continuing and 10 people have been wounded in the southern city after security forces opened fire on protesters. this comes after a rally calling for the resignation of president salleh. they have said they will stay on the streets until the president steps down from office. indonesian prosecutors have dropped the most serious terror charges against the radical cleric, leaving him facing...
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many of them have a foothold in pakistan's most volatile city, calf afteree. we have this report. -- karachi. we have this report. >> in this chaotic, congested city, it's easy to get lost. for some, that's why they're here. we were told we shouldn't come to this district on our own. the police took us on patrol to show us they're in charge. it's the kind of place where wanted men, like taliban leader mullah omar, have long been suspected of hiding. >> so anything can be done anywhere. we can't stop this. we cannot stop the bombing. and we have to make plans for it. it should help us. >> karachi is a rough quilt of ethnic origins and allegiances. every neighborhood welcomes and protects its own. the people insist that doesn't make it a safe haven. >> somebody comes here, and they like to serve that guest. >> what about some of the leaders that they want to hide here, they don't want them to be arrested? >> yeah, maybe. you cannot manage -- -- there are so many places here where you can hide. >> most of the militant groups that operate in pakistan are here in k
many of them have a foothold in pakistan's most volatile city, calf afteree. we have this report. -- karachi. we have this report. >> in this chaotic, congested city, it's easy to get lost. for some, that's why they're here. we were told we shouldn't come to this district on our own. the police took us on patrol to show us they're in charge. it's the kind of place where wanted men, like taliban leader mullah omar, have long been suspected of hiding. >> so anything can be done...
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>> pakistan is lurching from one crisis to the next. with the government having lost its majority, salman taseer was a member of the governing party, the people's party. the police and security forces have been very proud of the fact that, even though there have been so many attacks around the country, islamabad had remained relatively safe. this was a security target because westerners do frequent this market. >> thanks very muh. -- much. let's look at another main story -- as the end of another day of rising floodwaters and ever- growing misery -- misery for hundreds of thousands of australians. virtually all streets are under water and some have been ordered to leave their houses as the water is expected to rise further still. this is a day that rockhampton has been bracing itself for with floodwaters expected to pique over the next few hours. -- peak over the next few hours. over 150 houses are already under water. more than 500 people have already fled or been rescued from their homes. the coastal city at the mouth of the swollen r
>> pakistan is lurching from one crisis to the next. with the government having lost its majority, salman taseer was a member of the governing party, the people's party. the police and security forces have been very proud of the fact that, even though there have been so many attacks around the country, islamabad had remained relatively safe. this was a security target because westerners do frequent this market. >> thanks very muh. -- much. let's look at another main story -- as the...
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. >> the assassination has left liberals in pakistan feeling even more isolated. the fear is moderates will be silenced. >> everybody who was in the public space in pakistan is going to speak with a little more hesitation in the aftermath of salman taseer's assassination. people are afraid for their lives and families and for this country. people are afraid for the future of this country. >> some were raising their voices today. they gathered at the spot where the governor was killed. honoring his memory. -- honor his memory and his courage. the mood is defiant. people were going to fight on. liberals have been reminded just how vulnerable they are. some see the assassination as proof of a growing extremism and there were it not just for pakistan but also for the west. there is a battle here, a fight for the future of the nation in crisis. the brutal killing of the governor has exposed deep divisions and heightened fears about where pakistan is heading. >> the white house oil spill commission said in its final report that bp, halliburton, an transocean made a seri
. >> the assassination has left liberals in pakistan feeling even more isolated. the fear is moderates will be silenced. >> everybody who was in the public space in pakistan is going to speak with a little more hesitation in the aftermath of salman taseer's assassination. people are afraid for their lives and families and for this country. people are afraid for the future of this country. >> some were raising their voices today. they gathered at the spot where the governor was...
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singing] ♪ >> meet the cast of pakistan's sesame street. elmo is here, but he is surrounded by new friends. at pakistani village has been created and set. full of local characters and local concerns. here is the star of the show. energetic and curious. she looks to the daughter of the village schoolteacher for help. the 12-year-old who plays her says that the puppets are like family. >> i feel like they they tell me a lot, they are learning from you. >> do you think that the children watching the show are learning a lot? >> they will learn a lot. they would get more agitated. >> creators hoped that the strong female lead will win over the next generation in this conservative society. >> in schools the girls take a step back. but if they see ranni, being strong headed, not afraid to ask questions, i am hoping that the children will find it relatable and maybe take some courage and start to love her for that. >> the theater company behind this production knows about courage. they have been bombed by militants in the past. they want a brighter
singing] ♪ >> meet the cast of pakistan's sesame street. elmo is here, but he is surrounded by new friends. at pakistani village has been created and set. full of local characters and local concerns. here is the star of the show. energetic and curious. she looks to the daughter of the village schoolteacher for help. the 12-year-old who plays her says that the puppets are like family. >> i feel like they they tell me a lot, they are learning from you. >> do you think that the...
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pakistan is such a big player when it comes to the war in afghanistan. the united states provides so much military aid. certainly this is causing a great deal of attention. it has got to the point where it is difficult to see how this man can be released without there being some kind of backlash on the streets. it is on all of the media channels. raymond davis is on the lips of pakistanis de across the country. to release him out is almost certain to cause some kind of backlash. but just from religious parties and opposition parties, but from large sections of the public. >> thank you. north korea is celebrating the birthday of its beer leader, kim jong il. state sources say he is turning 69 others say that he is actually 70. but never the answer, there has been the typical level pomp and circumstance. >> children waved in the light on this apparently happy day. presence from the dear leader -- for the dear leader were being delivered by air according to state television. >> he is just like our father. >> there is a carefully staged and managed a display
pakistan is such a big player when it comes to the war in afghanistan. the united states provides so much military aid. certainly this is causing a great deal of attention. it has got to the point where it is difficult to see how this man can be released without there being some kind of backlash on the streets. it is on all of the media channels. raymond davis is on the lips of pakistanis de across the country. to release him out is almost certain to cause some kind of backlash. but just from...
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pakistan wet -- once its western allies to feel its pain. the cabinet has decided to boycott next week's conference in bonn on the future of afghanistan. that will deprive the gathering of a key regional player who has some influence over afghan insurgents. the bloodshed at to remote outposts in pakistan is being investigated. i knew at the u.s. the pakistan army claims its troops were fired upon for almost two hours. they begged their nato counterparts to halt the attack. nato says the facts are still to be determined. >> the focus of the investigation team will be to determine the effect of the incident and the matters that facilitate a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding the deaths and injuries of the pakistan forces. >> protests have been continuing here and some opposition parties are demanding that pakistan break its ties with the u.s. there is little or no chance of that but leaders here want to send a clear message that this time, apologies alone will not be enough. >> it is along the border between pakistan and afg
pakistan wet -- once its western allies to feel its pain. the cabinet has decided to boycott next week's conference in bonn on the future of afghanistan. that will deprive the gathering of a key regional player who has some influence over afghan insurgents. the bloodshed at to remote outposts in pakistan is being investigated. i knew at the u.s. the pakistan army claims its troops were fired upon for almost two hours. they begged their nato counterparts to halt the attack. nato says the facts...
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still to come, how is pakistan rebuilding after devastation? >> one country in the heart of europe appears to be immune to the currency crisis. switzerland's frank is rising high and it has become a haven for investors. how helpful is that in this economy? >> the landscape has attracted tourists for over a century. this year, visitors are counting their pennies. euro slides and the swiss franc rises. foreign tourists find switzerland too expensive. >> [speaking foreign language] >> i am watching the situation with enormous concern. things have gotten or sign the last few months. jobs and businesses are really in danger now and that's really bad for our local economy. >> the swiss franc is at an all- time high against the euro. a new study shows that 1000 hotels across the swiss south are threatened with closure. >> there have been job cuts. each of the hotels have already had to cut back on jobs. we have cut two positions. >> hotel owners are looking anxiously to the government for solutions. so far, in vain. an attempt by the swiss national ba
still to come, how is pakistan rebuilding after devastation? >> one country in the heart of europe appears to be immune to the currency crisis. switzerland's frank is rising high and it has become a haven for investors. how helpful is that in this economy? >> the landscape has attracted tourists for over a century. this year, visitors are counting their pennies. euro slides and the swiss franc rises. foreign tourists find switzerland too expensive. >> [speaking foreign...
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the secretary of state travel to pakistan. on the other hand, we have these aggressive reactions by the u.s. military that only aggravate the situation. part of the conversation is, what do we say to the pakistan is? how do we need to handle pakistan if we're to meet our goals? >> ok, thank you for coming in. i hope one day we will talk about the good news in that relationship. thank you. >> now for follow-up to a story we brought to earlier this month. the chocolate company leslie has announced it will -- nestle has announced it will investigate allegations of child labor in west africa. this comes after the bbc revealed that the child labor is widespread on the ivory coast. humphrey hawksley reports. >> three weeks ago, we filmed these children cutting copepods in the ivory coast. the work is dangerous. it is a legal. one said he has not seen his family in three years. cocoa is the raw product that makes doppler. far away from the west african area, nestle says the situation cannot go 1. >> the waco is cultivated, -- the way
the secretary of state travel to pakistan. on the other hand, we have these aggressive reactions by the u.s. military that only aggravate the situation. part of the conversation is, what do we say to the pakistan is? how do we need to handle pakistan if we're to meet our goals? >> ok, thank you for coming in. i hope one day we will talk about the good news in that relationship. thank you. >> now for follow-up to a story we brought to earlier this month. the chocolate company leslie...
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they had been calling for changes in pakistan's blasphemy law. from islamabad, orla guerin said this report. -- sent this report. >> a hail of bullets in broad daylight claimed the life of a minister on his way to a cabinet meeting. he was a marked man who asked for a bulletproof car, but did not get one. when the taliban came, there was no one to stop them. >> after that, they took him. >> but there was no one to protect them? >> no, no one. >> so, there are still some signs of the attack here. there are bullet holes. demand struck as the minister -- the man struck as the minister's car was coming down the road. he refused to go into hiding, so he knew his life was in risk. in recent weeks, he was concerned about security. last december, he recorded this message and asked that he be sent to the bbc in the event of his death. >> i am ready to die for the cause. and i will die to defend their rights. >> just two months ago, he was morning and other prominent liberal -- the punjab governor who was killed for challenging pakistan's blasphemy laws, o
they had been calling for changes in pakistan's blasphemy law. from islamabad, orla guerin said this report. -- sent this report. >> a hail of bullets in broad daylight claimed the life of a minister on his way to a cabinet meeting. he was a marked man who asked for a bulletproof car, but did not get one. when the taliban came, there was no one to stop them. >> after that, they took him. >> but there was no one to protect them? >> no, no one. >> so, there are still...
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if so, what will that do for relations between india and pakistan? >> there will be tension, but the indian government, like the rest of the world, is aware that tourism has increased quite sharply in the last few years in pakistan. they are, in fact, more of a victim of terrorism than we are. i think it will try to talk it out and tried to put in place methods by which -- and try to put in place methods by which they stop this terror. >> you say changing their methods. didn't we hear that in november of 2008? the authorities bolstered intelligence gathering and security after those attacks and this happened. doesn't this expose the weaknesses and vulnerabilities? >> it does not seem the nature of terrorism has changed. instead of sophisticated explosives, there improvised explosives, i.e.d.'s. these are used in various parts of india and used abroad. in afghanistan, for example. >> professor, thank you very much for talking to us. now to afghanistan, where there has also been an explosion inside a mosque in the southern city of kandahar. the blast t
if so, what will that do for relations between india and pakistan? >> there will be tension, but the indian government, like the rest of the world, is aware that tourism has increased quite sharply in the last few years in pakistan. they are, in fact, more of a victim of terrorism than we are. i think it will try to talk it out and tried to put in place methods by which -- and try to put in place methods by which they stop this terror. >> you say changing their methods. didn't we...
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in pakistan, they say they know there's trouble when the shutdown the networks. they mentioned the army. the police chief said he would be the last police chief in london to bring and the army. that would be in a mission of the feet. >> there has been a lot of criticism. >> of course, he praised the police. you always do. in a war, you always praised the soldiers. he did make an interesting point, i thought. he said the policeman in charge -- there was a killing that was not yet explained and a peaceful protest. the police said they were dealing with a public order issue. in other words, student demonstrations, if you will. in fact, they were dealing with criminality, with theft, with looting. >> miliband is speaking, as well. you mentioned the word "consensual." is now not the time to go on the offensive? >> that's right for both of them. if ed miliband --ed miliband had the same problems. he wants to impress sensible, middle british voters. he knows there are no easy answers. he called for a full public inquiry into this. god knows we have so many public inquir
in pakistan, they say they know there's trouble when the shutdown the networks. they mentioned the army. the police chief said he would be the last police chief in london to bring and the army. that would be in a mission of the feet. >> there has been a lot of criticism. >> of course, he praised the police. you always do. in a war, you always praised the soldiers. he did make an interesting point, i thought. he said the policeman in charge -- there was a killing that was not yet...
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pakistan was supposed to be one of the host of the current world cup. yet one terrible day two years ago in lahore brought a tragic into that. broad daylight when the sri lankan national side was attacked by militants. yet this was the place where 12 gunmen ambushed the sri lanka andn team -- sri lankan team. it brought an abrupt end to the international teams visiting this country. it is a nation that loves the game. cricket is played by millions whenever they get the chance. >> there are so many frustrations and problems for pakastanis. cricket is one of our few sources of entertainment. >> but the sport has faced another huge blow. the international cricket council has found three of pakistan's best players guilty of cheating. they have been given a lengthy fleeing bands -- playing bans. >> i think there is a positive side to it. young players know exactly what can happen to them. that is the positive side to that as well. >> their love of cricket will continue, but there are few here who can see the bright side. the game that has become so important
pakistan was supposed to be one of the host of the current world cup. yet one terrible day two years ago in lahore brought a tragic into that. broad daylight when the sri lankan national side was attacked by militants. yet this was the place where 12 gunmen ambushed the sri lanka andn team -- sri lankan team. it brought an abrupt end to the international teams visiting this country. it is a nation that loves the game. cricket is played by millions whenever they get the chance. >> there...
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some grow stay in pakistan. others run away, including a 15- year-old whose mother -- father was trying to force her to marry. retraced her back to the u.k., where she fled. she asked us not to reveal her identity. >> i tried rebelling in saying no. he brought a glass and scarred my arm. i thought he might get married by force. i thought i might have died in that room. >> others just like to remain in pakistan. thousands are trying to adjust to a new life as a young bride. bbc news. >> here are the headlines. gaddafi has repeated his call to the libyan people not to back the uprising against them. the opposition continues to take control of more territory. wikileaks founder julian assange says he will fight a court decision to extradite him to sweden on charges of sexual assaults. use your and's prime minister has said the number of people killed in the christchurch earthquake could exceed 200. many others are unaccounted for. international rescuers believe the chances of finding more survivors three days after
some grow stay in pakistan. others run away, including a 15- year-old whose mother -- father was trying to force her to marry. retraced her back to the u.k., where she fled. she asked us not to reveal her identity. >> i tried rebelling in saying no. he brought a glass and scarred my arm. i thought he might get married by force. i thought i might have died in that room. >> others just like to remain in pakistan. thousands are trying to adjust to a new life as a young bride. bbc news....
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. >> still to come on gmt 6 -- months after the devastating floods in pakistan, we visit one community that is still struggling to get a. >> million seven help with food and water, but there are places -- millions have been helped with food and water, but there are places where precious little aid has made it through. >> syria says it hopes egypt will prevail. the syrian president from the capital. >> this taking to the streets in egypt and seeking change -- it seems to be a hard job ahead with president mubarak's regime oppressing them. the tunisian, who managed to get rid of the president, has influenced others in the region. just as it all happens, the british foreign secretary arrived in damascus. he wants to engage more with syria, but is also concerned with development in the region. >> clearly, people have legitimate grievances. they're not as economic, but political, as well. i think it's important to respond positively to those demands for change. i hope, for instance, in egypt that the government will respond with reform so its people can see that the grievances are addressed
. >> still to come on gmt 6 -- months after the devastating floods in pakistan, we visit one community that is still struggling to get a. >> million seven help with food and water, but there are places -- millions have been helped with food and water, but there are places where precious little aid has made it through. >> syria says it hopes egypt will prevail. the syrian president from the capital. >> this taking to the streets in egypt and seeking change -- it seems to...
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. >> a massive earthquake magnitude 7.2 has struck southwest pakistan. it struck 55 kilometers around 1:20 in the morning. a major quake is capable of causing widespread and heavy damage. they're feeling it as far away as delhi and dubai. let's get more information from the geophysicists on huge debt from colorado. -- from the geophysicist in colorado. >> the magnitude 7.2 and the location is roughly 45 kilometers west, [unintelligible] >> what about the strength? reports or that it was a shallow quake. what are you finding at the moment? >> the magnitude was revised to 7.2, and the depth of the earthquake was originally reported as 10 km, but it's 84 km depth. it reduces the likelihood of damage as well as it being a relatively sparsely populated region of pakistan. >> it seems extraordinary that people were feeling this so far away. >> you find it was felt further away, as far west as grbahrain. >> thank you. >> you're welcome. cheers. >> more than 100 injured by a suicide bomber who north of baghdad. a potential recruits were waiting for interviews an
. >> a massive earthquake magnitude 7.2 has struck southwest pakistan. it struck 55 kilometers around 1:20 in the morning. a major quake is capable of causing widespread and heavy damage. they're feeling it as far away as delhi and dubai. let's get more information from the geophysicists on huge debt from colorado. -- from the geophysicist in colorado. >> the magnitude 7.2 and the location is roughly 45 kilometers west, [unintelligible] >> what about the strength? reports or...
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in pakistan, thousands gathered to mourn the government minister. shot dead by militants. in china, authorities moved to prevent pro-democracy protests there. those rounded up. hello. forces loyal to the libyan leader have been fighting on two fronts as the government tries to establish control. 50 kilometers west of the capital, witnesses speak of many people killed as government forces try to recapture. 17 deaths are being reported in an apparently accidental explosion. there are conflicting claims about who controls the major oil force. john simpson send this from just outside the port. >> so far, it has been a fairly unequal contests. enthusiasm and determination versus sophisticated weaponry. so far, the enthusiasm has been holding out pretty well. the rebels have captured the airfield outside. and though they've been forced back, they certainly have not been defeated. but they have had the face mortar and artillery fire. all they have to fight back with is the occasional rocket launcher. they would have been chased away very quickly. there have been plenty of injurie
in pakistan, thousands gathered to mourn the government minister. shot dead by militants. in china, authorities moved to prevent pro-democracy protests there. those rounded up. hello. forces loyal to the libyan leader have been fighting on two fronts as the government tries to establish control. 50 kilometers west of the capital, witnesses speak of many people killed as government forces try to recapture. 17 deaths are being reported in an apparently accidental explosion. there are conflicting...
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clinton said pakistan is critical to security in that region and the u.s. will no longer tolerant militant havens in the country. our correspondent is traveling with mrs. clinton. >> we have got the cooperation from pakistan on some very key counterterrorism objectives. but we cannot any longer tolerate the safe havens that are run out of pakistan. now, there are also safe havens on the other side of the border in afghanistan, but of course, they are more susceptible to afghan-u.s. coalition efforts. we want to make it very clear to the pakistani government that the time has come before them to make a fundamental choice. they have taken a courageous action against the pakistani taliban and they have lost 30,000 pakistanis to terrorism in just 10 years, which is just an extraordinary sacrifice. but in our assessment, they can and must do more. so, we want to have a very open, serious conversation about what they are able to do, what they are unwilling to do, so there is no misunderstanding between us. because we need to simultaneously -- as i said at the pre
clinton said pakistan is critical to security in that region and the u.s. will no longer tolerant militant havens in the country. our correspondent is traveling with mrs. clinton. >> we have got the cooperation from pakistan on some very key counterterrorism objectives. but we cannot any longer tolerate the safe havens that are run out of pakistan. now, there are also safe havens on the other side of the border in afghanistan, but of course, they are more susceptible to afghan-u.s....
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pakistan has indicted a cia contractor on two counts of murder. workers at the japanese fukushima nuclear plant have returned to the site after earlier having to abandon it. steam was seen coming from the site as they attempted to cool the facility. japanese media reports said that fears for radiation levels above the plant. >> hello and welcome to tokyo. five days after that devastating earthquake and tsunami, the crisis continues. today there are reports of another fire in a helicopter that was called in to drop help -- to drop water had to turn back because of fears of radiation levels. despite that, government authorities are saying that radiation levels at the moment, while higher than normal, are not posing a risk to human beings are around the site. the 180 workers who had been trying to keep things under control have been allowed back in. although there is widespread nervousness here in japan around that site, radiation levels themselves are not deemed to be too severe at the moment. aftershocks here in tokyo, people here are used to that.
pakistan has indicted a cia contractor on two counts of murder. workers at the japanese fukushima nuclear plant have returned to the site after earlier having to abandon it. steam was seen coming from the site as they attempted to cool the facility. japanese media reports said that fears for radiation levels above the plant. >> hello and welcome to tokyo. five days after that devastating earthquake and tsunami, the crisis continues. today there are reports of another fire in a helicopter...
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. >> a court in pakistan has freed an american cia contractor who shot dead two men. the families of the victims agreed to pardon him in exchange for $2 million. the case has strained relations between washington and islamabad. many accused raymond davis of being a spy. >> this was raymond davis just after his arrest. president obama called him our it diplomat. many in pakistan branded him a spy. now he is a free man thanks to a payment of blood money. the cia contractor admitted opening fire from inside his car at a busy round about. he says they pulled a gun on him in an attempted robbery. police accused him of cold- blooded murder. >> as recently as three days ago the widow of one of his victims told me she wanted prevents -- wanted revenge and not compensation. she said her husband never got to see these wedding pictures. they arrived after his death. >> my future is gone. my world is empty. i have been left with nothing. what will i do with money? it will not bring back my happiness. >> but in spite of those statements from her and other relatives, a deal was don
. >> a court in pakistan has freed an american cia contractor who shot dead two men. the families of the victims agreed to pardon him in exchange for $2 million. the case has strained relations between washington and islamabad. many accused raymond davis of being a spy. >> this was raymond davis just after his arrest. president obama called him our it diplomat. many in pakistan branded him a spy. now he is a free man thanks to a payment of blood money. the cia contractor admitted...
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and pakistan. it is surprising. there is work between the intelligence agencies. >> something seems to have happened in the past few months, a sudden deterioration. the language about the haqqani network being a veritable arm of pakistan, hillary clinton demanding the dismantling of paula bun safe havens. -- how the bond -- tell them safe havens. -- taliban safe havens. >> it sounds like a talking about the highest command of the isi, and that is a big accusation. >> to cooperated with the united states. a number of al qaeda figures were captured during your tenure. but the haqqani network emerged and started conducting attacks using pakistani soil. why were you unable to do anything? cook's first of all, i think the haqqani network was unknown in my time, reasonably unknown. >> january 2008, they were allegedly responsible for the attack on a hotel and an embassy. >> we held an election that was the final end of my tenure, 2008. it was not pinpointed as it is now. there was uncertainty. there were forces in north a
and pakistan. it is surprising. there is work between the intelligence agencies. >> something seems to have happened in the past few months, a sudden deterioration. the language about the haqqani network being a veritable arm of pakistan, hillary clinton demanding the dismantling of paula bun safe havens. -- how the bond -- tell them safe havens. -- taliban safe havens. >> it sounds like a talking about the highest command of the isi, and that is a big accusation. >> to...
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-pakistan relations are tricky these days. soon, pakistani children will be introduced to the american hero that will make inroads that only u.s. politicians could dream of. elmo is coming to pakistan. there is a locally made a version that is soon to air. the $20 million has been allocated to the project. >> ♪ >> meet the cast of pakistan's "sesame street." elmo is here, but he is surrounded by new friends. a pakistani village has been created on said, full of local characters and local concerns. here is the star of the show, cricket mad, energetic, and curious. she says that the puppets are like family. >> i feel like they are my sisters and brothers because i am telling them a lot of stuff. >> do you think that the children who watch this show will learn a lot? >> they will get more educated. >> they hope the strong female lead will win over the next generation in this conservative society. >> generally, the girls take a step back. she is really strong headed and captain of the cricket team. she's not afraid to ask questi
-pakistan relations are tricky these days. soon, pakistani children will be introduced to the american hero that will make inroads that only u.s. politicians could dream of. elmo is coming to pakistan. there is a locally made a version that is soon to air. the $20 million has been allocated to the project. >> ♪ >> meet the cast of pakistan's "sesame street." elmo is here, but he is surrounded by new friends. a pakistani village has been created on said, full of local...
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. >> and i would add to that, pakistan. the u.s. relationship with pakistan after the killing of bin laden is really problematic. but it is one that is essential for pakistan, for the u.s., and the uk. i think david cameron can be of some help there, too. >> we will leave it here in buckingham palace for a little while and just get on to some other news, other headlines around the world today. disruption at airports caused by the new cloud of ash flowing over the northern parts of britain are beginning to take their toll. several flights -- we are told the dozens, actually -- have been cancelled. these are flights in and out over scotland. let us have a report on that now. >> the vast icelandic ash cloud through lightning and atmosphere. this is the grimsvotn will tell, a different mountain from last year but a similar nightmare for travelers. it thousands of people, including the latvian prime minister and even the american president have that their plans to visit britain disrupted. this is an denver airport where people were stran
. >> and i would add to that, pakistan. the u.s. relationship with pakistan after the killing of bin laden is really problematic. but it is one that is essential for pakistan, for the u.s., and the uk. i think david cameron can be of some help there, too. >> we will leave it here in buckingham palace for a little while and just get on to some other news, other headlines around the world today. disruption at airports caused by the new cloud of ash flowing over the northern parts of...
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embassy was blamed on pakistan as the u.s. has taken a harder line. this raises further on a couple questions from the u.s. and u.k. government who both have large budgets for pakistan and counted as an ally. >> you are watching "bbc worl >> now to texas where the most powerful nuclear bomb has been destroyed. it was designed to puncture bonkers. it was similar to the design that was used on hiroshima. what to duck and cover. >> at the height of the cold war, americans were told to be prepared as threats of an atomic attack sent citizens into a spin. the nine states had strike power of its own, a nuclear bomb so big and powerful that was said to be 600 times more destructive than the one which leveled hiroshima in 1945. the be 53 was the size of a small car. it was first added to the arsenal in 1952. it was carried by the b-52 aircraft which would drop the 4,000 kilos bomb over its target using four parachutes. the bomb was retired in 1997, some 14 years later, the last remaining was dismantled as part of president obama's nuclear security agenda. >>
embassy was blamed on pakistan as the u.s. has taken a harder line. this raises further on a couple questions from the u.s. and u.k. government who both have large budgets for pakistan and counted as an ally. >> you are watching "bbc worl >> now to texas where the most powerful nuclear bomb has been destroyed. it was designed to puncture bonkers. it was similar to the design that was used on hiroshima. what to duck and cover. >> at the height of the cold war, americans...
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india did plame elements within pakistan on the previous attack. do you think it might be a coincidence in that these attacks happened just months after the peace talks between pakistan and india started? >> it is inconceivable to me that pakistan would have any role in this. i say that because india and pakistan are now engaged in a dialogue. their foreign ministers are going to be meeting shortly. in july. there is also -- pakistan is facing multiple threats and crises internally. the recently had an outbreak of sectarian violence in karachi. we know how involved they are with what is going on in those things taking place in afghanistan. they also have the pakistani taliban attacking them. we're also the point of a new low in u.s.-pakistani relations. so the idea that pakistan would instigate a crisis with india at this point is inconceivable to me. >> what about indian intelligence-gathering and a security? there have been a number of threats, particularly since 2008. is this any reflection on the indian authorities competence in this area? >> t
india did plame elements within pakistan on the previous attack. do you think it might be a coincidence in that these attacks happened just months after the peace talks between pakistan and india started? >> it is inconceivable to me that pakistan would have any role in this. i say that because india and pakistan are now engaged in a dialogue. their foreign ministers are going to be meeting shortly. in july. there is also -- pakistan is facing multiple threats and crises internally. the...
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whether they cause problems domestically within pakistan. that is a dangerous game they have played for some time and this is coming back to bite them quite seriously. >> ok. thank you for coming in. we will be watching this for a while, i suspect. in east africa, 13 million people are affected by the worst drought in decades. today, prince william and his wife were doing their part to help. they visited an emergency supply center run by unicef. this report contains flash photography. >> william and frederick, kate and mary. britain and denmark's future kings and queens getting stuck in on one continent to remind of the suffering elsewhere. the aid is for the children suffering by the worst drought. they are malnourished and they needed urgent help. william and kate are aware of the intense scrutiny. they are trying to exploit the global fascination to focus it on the needs of others. aid agencies are appealing for more money. prince william knows it will be a challenge. >> what is going on around the world, what is going on in east africa p
whether they cause problems domestically within pakistan. that is a dangerous game they have played for some time and this is coming back to bite them quite seriously. >> ok. thank you for coming in. we will be watching this for a while, i suspect. in east africa, 13 million people are affected by the worst drought in decades. today, prince william and his wife were doing their part to help. they visited an emergency supply center run by unicef. this report contains flash photography....
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experts that suicide attacks are carried out by teenage bombers in pakistan. this is just a game, but instead of during the bombers, these boys are glorifying them. they are children of conflict already robbed of their childhood. orla guerin, bbc news, islamabad. >> european union summit has started in brussels today after the collapse of the portuguese government. leaders will consider this new crisis in the eurozone and consider how to expand bailout funding. from brussels, matthew price has the story. >> and once again, and european country is running out of money. first greece, ireland, and now portugal. and a prime minister has resigned, provoking a political crisis. portugal has not yet passed for a bailout. most feel it is a matter of time. the deficit is estimated by the government to meet 6.9% of gdp. it means to repay 9 billion euros by mid-june and may not be able to. it needs a bailout, it would require an estimated 90 billion euros. depending on the bailout given, britain may have to lend several billion to help out portugal, something the prime m
experts that suicide attacks are carried out by teenage bombers in pakistan. this is just a game, but instead of during the bombers, these boys are glorifying them. they are children of conflict already robbed of their childhood. orla guerin, bbc news, islamabad. >> european union summit has started in brussels today after the collapse of the portuguese government. leaders will consider this new crisis in the eurozone and consider how to expand bailout funding. from brussels, matthew...
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neighboring pakistan is boycotting the meeting in protest at the killing of its troops in a recent nato air attack. the afghan president hamid karzai said that his country will need foreign assistance another 10 years, but there has been clear improvement since the first bonn conference. >> the past 10 years have brought opportunity for pakistan and improvement in people's lives on a scale never before seen in our history. we have created an exclusive political forces, brought afghans together in unity, and ensure that afghanistan once again becomes the whole of all afghans. >> on the ground, regions are being handed over to afghanistan's forces one by one. our defense correspondent is in helmand province where british troops are helping to train local forces. >> british soldiers have been living and working with police officers at this checkpoint for months, training and monitoring them. this afghan police sgt insists they are ready to do the job now without help from west. british troops will still be in this area and on hand if they are needed. aztec point is handed over it will be u
neighboring pakistan is boycotting the meeting in protest at the killing of its troops in a recent nato air attack. the afghan president hamid karzai said that his country will need foreign assistance another 10 years, but there has been clear improvement since the first bonn conference. >> the past 10 years have brought opportunity for pakistan and improvement in people's lives on a scale never before seen in our history. we have created an exclusive political forces, brought afghans...
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the international aid agency oxfam has said pakistan is still my sufficiently prepare to. comments come one year after the worst floods in pakistan's history, which affected 20 million people and killed over 1000 people. southern officials and sudan have accused northern sudan of declaring economic war by issuing a new currency just weeks after the south's independence, leading the country with large reserves of useless money. south sudan began using its own currency one week ago. now time to take a look at the business news. nice to see you. not good news for those watching the u.s. economy and the debt crisis. there's still no agreement between the white house and the folks on capitol hill. >> the time is ticking away. what is interesting is the markets do not seem to share that sense of urgency. there's a feeling in the market that this will get sorted out and that they will somehow come to a compromise. i have to say that it would be a strain for a u.s. president to risk the u.s. aaa credit rating at this time. many believe there will be a compromise, but the clock is
the international aid agency oxfam has said pakistan is still my sufficiently prepare to. comments come one year after the worst floods in pakistan's history, which affected 20 million people and killed over 1000 people. southern officials and sudan have accused northern sudan of declaring economic war by issuing a new currency just weeks after the south's independence, leading the country with large reserves of useless money. south sudan began using its own currency one week ago. now time to...
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." >> shot dead by his bodyguard, one of pakistan's most outspoken moderate voices in silence. as the australian military rushes to help queensland's flood stricken residents, there are snakes and crocodiles lurking in the waters. police released new pictures of the nightly air to the british throne who was caught up in london's student riots. welcome to bbc world news, broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you, this genetically fortified pig, will it save bacon or prove to be no more than a pig in a poke? and under the crescent sun, stunning pictures of the -- the partial solar eclipse. hello, it is an assassination that has shaken the already turbulent world of pakistani politics. as he got out of his car in islamabad,the governor of punjab, salman taseer, has been shot dead by his own security detail. he was a well-known figure on the liberal wing of politics with outspoken secular views. he recently made a stand against the country's blasphemy laws. a report now from the pakistani capital. >> this is the
." >> shot dead by his bodyguard, one of pakistan's most outspoken moderate voices in silence. as the australian military rushes to help queensland's flood stricken residents, there are snakes and crocodiles lurking in the waters. police released new pictures of the nightly air to the british throne who was caught up in london's student riots. welcome to bbc world news, broadcast to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. my name is mike embley. coming up later for you,...
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britain boss archbishop of canterbury has issued a rebuke to the government of pakistan over the murder of its minister of foreign [inaudible] he accused the pakistan government of being coerced and menaced into silence. former french president, jacques chirac, has gone on corruption -- has gone on trial -- has gone on trial for corruption charges. the case was adjourned until tuesday. e judge will rule on whether it should be referred to a higher court. from paris, we have this report. >> and they called him the untouchable. for years, jacques chirac escaped prosecution protected by a cloak of presidential immunity. but no longer can the 78-cheryl hide behind privilege of office. there is the rich media interest, so much in the allegations, but the trial symbolizes. he is the first head of state to go on trial in france since martial back and was tried for treason. the cases being heard in the same room maria antoinette was tried in during the french revolution. >> more than 70% of the french want to see this happen. it should not be a masquerade. >> the allegation is that while mayor
britain boss archbishop of canterbury has issued a rebuke to the government of pakistan over the murder of its minister of foreign [inaudible] he accused the pakistan government of being coerced and menaced into silence. former french president, jacques chirac, has gone on corruption -- has gone on trial -- has gone on trial for corruption charges. the case was adjourned until tuesday. e judge will rule on whether it should be referred to a higher court. from paris, we have this report....
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. >> and american unmanned aircraft has launched three separate attacks in pakistan's northwest tribal region, killing 18 people. the early-morning strike targeted a compound. the identity of those still is not clear, but some reports suggest that foreign ministers were among the dead. israel has defended the actions of its troops after they fired on pro-palestinian demonstrators trying to enter the occupied golan heights in syria on sunday. damascus says the israeli soldiers killed at least 23 unarmed people. the israeli army says its response has been measured. more than 3000 people have been moved from their homes in southern chile because of a series of volcanic eruptions. clouds of ash from the volcano are showered over a wide area near the border with argentina. authorities have issued a red alert in the surrounding area. nato warplanes have pounded muammar gaddafi's network in tripoli. powerful blasts rocked tripoli on sunday. libyan authorities have been accused of crude media manipulation after taking journalists to say what they claim are child victims of a nato attack. our c
. >> and american unmanned aircraft has launched three separate attacks in pakistan's northwest tribal region, killing 18 people. the early-morning strike targeted a compound. the identity of those still is not clear, but some reports suggest that foreign ministers were among the dead. israel has defended the actions of its troops after they fired on pro-palestinian demonstrators trying to enter the occupied golan heights in syria on sunday. damascus says the israeli soldiers killed at...
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police in pakistan have charged an unnamed official with double murder. shot and killed two motorcycle riders in lahore. the u.s. government says they will try hard to make sure that there's no anti-government news cast. >> local government -- local television was fast on the sign. a crowd surrounded a vehicle that had been shot and kept the american at the scene until police arrived. a local officer described the attempted carjacking made by a motorcyclist and his driver at the signal. he stopped at the road crossing. two robbers pointed their guns at him. according to reports we have received, he fired and killed one of them. we have learned the other one has since died. >> police recovered weapons from the bodies of the two men. in a tragic development, a third pakistani passer-by was run over and killed by a second car from the u.s. consulate rushing to the scene after being alerted to the incident. two americans in that vehicle also face charges. in washington, the u.s. state department spokesman told reporters the man was the u.s. citizens working f
police in pakistan have charged an unnamed official with double murder. shot and killed two motorcycle riders in lahore. the u.s. government says they will try hard to make sure that there's no anti-government news cast. >> local government -- local television was fast on the sign. a crowd surrounded a vehicle that had been shot and kept the american at the scene until police arrived. a local officer described the attempted carjacking made by a motorcyclist and his driver at the signal....